Have you ever faced a problem, and no matter what you do, you can't help but feel stressed and anxious about it? Do you lose sleep, feel a knot in your stomach, and simply can't stop thinking about it? If so, I recently had one of those experiences and it forced me to think carefully about how to realign myself with the universe to feel peaceful, free, and happy again (a state that I consider to be my 'default').
In this blog, I will share 5 strategies I use to find peace in difficult situations through energy alignment.
What it means to be aligned with the universe and why it's important
Before we begin, it's important to be able to identify when you are in alignment.
You are aligned with the universe / with your higher self when your thoughts and actions reflect your deepest essence; every part of you is an authentic reflection of who you are and brings you closer to your life purpose.
Although it seems like an abstract and difficult term to understand, I believe we have all experienced it at some point in our lives. In times when you are aligned with your higher self, you feel full of love, gratitude, and peace; opportunities come to you; you are creative; you are in the right places at the right time; you are full of energy and everything happens according to your expectations (or even better).
On the other hand, in times when you are not aligned, you feel frustrated, impatient, and lacking energy, and no matter how hard you try, everything seems to go wrong. This is why it is vital to maximize the time you are aligned with the universe, to recognize when you are straying, and to know how to get back on the right path.
There are a thousand reasons why we usually stray, and in most cases, it's because we stop listening to our inner voice and start thinking and acting in a way that contradicts who we really are. For example, when you experience excessive stress, when you have to pretend to be someone you're not, or when you feel obligated to do something you don't want to for fear of what people will say, etc.
It is important to regain alignment with the universe as soon as possible for 3 reasons.
- It relieves you from the stress, anxiety, and worry that occur in difficult situations.
- It allows you to attract opportunities and solutions to continue living a happy life, in peace and full of gratitude.
- It prevents your negative energy from attracting undesirable things, people, and/or circumstances into your life.
How to realign yourself with the universe in difficult situations
- Write down how you feel
The first step to progressing or overcoming anything is to understand where you are at the moment. Unfortunately, society teaches us to lie to ourselves to avoid feeling pain, shame, disappointment, or discomfort. However, it is precisely these feelings that indicate we are out of alignment and therefore, we must identify and accept them.
If you are going through a difficult time, I recommend taking a pen and paper and writing down in detail how you feel and what specific things about your situation are making you feel that way. Consider if it's a person, circumstance, or a thought that makes you uncomfortable.
The goal of this exercise is to be 100% honest with yourself, even if the reality might hurt a little.
- Schedule a whole day to enjoy your own company
In a world where we are inundated with notifications, news, and entertainment every second of the day, it becomes a challenge to differentiate our thoughts/opinions from those of others. We confuse our priorities, our values, and even our desires for the future, and we seek to make them match those of the people around us or what we see on television. One of the most effective techniques I have found to overcome difficult situations and align myself with the universe is to spend a whole day alone. No phone, no distractions.
In addition to clarifying your thoughts, spending time alone means you can dedicate yourself to 'self-care'. Prepare a bubble bath, do a face mask, read your favorite book, etc. The goal is that by taking time to appreciate how amazing you are, you will begin to trust your decisions more and connect with your inner self. Self-love is fundamental to connecting with your intuition and the universe, and finding peace in every situation.
- Visualize what the best version of you would do
When you face a problem or a difficult circumstance, one of the most common thoughts is, "I don't know what to do!" You ask for the opinion of your family, your friends, your neighbors... and still, you don't know what to do. In fact, the more people you ask, the less clarity you'll likely have about the next step. One of the best techniques you can implement in this circumstance is to visualize what the best version of you would do.
It sounds simple, but few people do it. Imagine the version of yourself you want to be (the version of yourself you know you are deep down) and consider what she would do in that situation. Perhaps that person would apologize, or perhaps she would decide to leave, or stay, or take some time to meditate. Whatever 'she' does, decide to do it too, even if it's difficult. One of the things I've learned in recent years is that only you (or in this case, the best version of you) know what the best decision is. Once you learn to trust your own judgment and opinion, you will be able to make decisions and find peace in difficult times.
- Do something you love
I mentioned earlier that when you are aligned, you will experience happiness, gratitude, and peace. Similarly, filling yourself with these positive emotions helps to realign with the universe when you stray (it works in both directions). Therefore, one of the best alignment strategies is to dedicate yourself to activities that fill your soul. It could be cooking, dancing, running, painting, singing, etc. It all depends on you and what makes you feel alive.
In my case, running in nature is one of those activities that reminds me how much I love my life, and how fortunate I am to wake up another day. Find that activity that disconnects you from everything and makes you jump with excitement. Scheduling time to do what you love is the easiest way to stay in alignment with the universe.
- Remember that you cannot control everything
Finally, a requirement to find peace in difficult times and realign with the universe is to understand that your power is limited. All the practices I suggest in this blog are not designed for you to find a 'solution' to the problem you are facing, but rather for you to be at peace even though there are unresolved issues, with the faith that everything will work out for the best. Letting go of 'the reins' and the need to control everything can be difficult, especially in times when it seems like everything is going wrong, and that's why it's the last step. You won't have the necessary faith and trust unless you already feel a deep connection with the universe.
Remember that we all go through problems and difficult situations in our lives (it's impossible to avoid), however, it's about how you act in these circumstances. Learning to identify every time you stray and taking action to return to your most authentic self is the only thing that will allow you to find peace and happiness.
